Quick and easy cherry tomato cucumber and avocado salad
Cherry tomato cucumber and avocado salad is a flavorful and healthy salad that is perfect for summer. It's refreshing and packed with nutrition. The salad is very versatility. It is a salad that you can enjoy with barbecue, at a picnic, or simply as a quick lunch option. It will pair well with grilled meats, fish or topping for wraps.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 avocado cleaned, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ parsley chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil extra virgin
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
- Thoroughly wash all the ingredients
- Chop the cherry tomatoes into half
- Peel the cucumber (optional step) and chop them into bit-sized pieces
- Clean and chop the parsley and juice the lemon
Step 2: Mix the ingredients
- In a large salad mixing bowl, add the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, avocado and parsley and mix well by tossing gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
- In a separate small bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice and salt then add the mixture into the tomato cucumber mixture. Stir with a spatula or fork to mix well.
- Serve as a side dish or as main dish and enjoy!
Notes
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumbers, and cube the avocado in similar sizes for consistent bites.
- This salad is best served immediately after preparation to maintain crispness and flavor
- You can customize your salad by adding other vegetables, fruits, or proteins like grilled chicken or boiled eggs.
- Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld together.
- Carefully mix the ingredients with the dressing. Use gentle tossing motions to avoid mashing the avocado.
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